by Josh Coceano | Feb 23, 2016 | Plant of the Month
Maples are a fascinating group of plants. The genus Acer contains about 238 botanical taxa and hybrids found throughout every continent in the Northern Hemisphere. Interestingly, only one species, Acer laurinum, occurs in the Southern Hemisphere. Commercially, maples...
by Josh Coceano | Feb 3, 2016 | Plant of the Week
The website, Great Plant Picks, provides a concise and on-point description of Malus ‘Strawberry Parfait’. “‘Strawberry Parfait’ is red in bud, flowers are large and light pink with a deeper pink margin. It is a heavy bloomer and one of the best pink flowered...
by Josh Coceano | Jan 12, 2016 | Plant of the Week
Bill Frederick ’48 recently toured the numerous hollies planted throughout the Scott Arboretum. Bill, Chuck Hinkle, Garden Supervisor, and I agreed in our appreciation of Ilex pedunculosa. The longstalk holly is unique in that the ¼” fruits are borne on 1” to 2” long...
by Josh Coceano | Dec 18, 2015 | Plant of the Week
Ilex verticillata ‘Winter Red’ is a tried and true red fruiting winterberry holly that grows 6’ – 8’ tall. Among the multitude of winterberry cultivars, it is noted for heavy fruiting and good retention of the bright fruit color throughout winter. Over 40...
by Josh Coceano | Dec 10, 2015 | Plant of the Week
Lindera obtusiloba Lindera obtusiloba sports dark green three-lobed leaves. One nursery described them as a fat Batman emblem. In October, the show begins: Lindera obtusiloba turns a brilliant yellow, even in the shade, and holds its color for two to three weeks....
